Possible Out-of-Bounds Write in Android Camera Metadata

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-15

Assigner: Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)

Description

In validate_camera_metadata_structure of camera_metadata.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a logical error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-15

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-28583

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
google	android	14.0
google	android	15.0
google	android	16.0
google	android	16.0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-693	The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.
CWE-787	The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a logic error in the camera_metadata.c file during validation of camera metadata structure. It allows an out of bounds write, which could be exploited to escalate privileges locally without needing extra execution rights or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain higher privileges on your device by exploiting the camera metadata validation flaw. Since no user interaction is needed, it might be exploited silently.

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